IBPS Clerk Notification 2020

IBPS Clerk notification is released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The IBPS Clerk notification 2020 is expected to be released in October 2020. All the important information including the exam dates, eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, etc.

The number of vacancies for 2020 recruitment shall be declared once the IBPS Clerk notification 2020 is released. Candidates must ensure that they start their preparation now and not wait for the IBPS Clerk notification 2020 to release to start the preparation.

IBPS Clerk Exam Date

The IBPS Clerk exam dates are released in the IBPS calendar 2020 at the beginning of each year. Candidates can check the IBPS exam dates for the different IBPS exams conducted for various posts at the linked article.

Given below are the important IBPS Clerk exam dates for 2020 recruitment:

IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2020

Official Notification

October 2020

Prelims Exam

December 12, 2020

December 13. 2020

December 19, 2020

Mains Exam

January 24, 2021

Candidates interested in knowing more about the IBPS Clerk exam dates can visit the linked article and check the important exam dates for the Clerical exam post.

IBPS Clerk Apply Online

The IBPS Clerk online application for the 2020 recruitment is expected to start from October 2020. Candidates interested in applying online for the post of Clerk must start their preparation on an immediate basis.

Last year, the IBPS Clerk application form was released on September 17, 2019. The application process is simple and candidates can only apply through online modes.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility

The IBPS Clerk notification mentions a set of eligibility criteria that any candidate interested in applying for the post needs to fulfil. Any aspirant who does not fulfil the IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria cannot apply for the post.

Given below is IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria in brief:

Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan

Age Limit: The minimum age to apply for the post is 20 years and the upper age limit is 28 years. There are age relaxations that are given to candidates belonging to certain categories.

3. Educational Qualification: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from any Government recognised University.

The above details mentioned about eligibility are only in brief. For candidates anticipating to apply for the upcoming clerk exam can check the IBPS Clerk Eligibility at the linked article.

IBPS Clerk Vacancy

In the year 2019, a total of 12075 vacancies were released for the post of Clerk in IBPS. To check the IBPS Clerk vacancy 2020, candidates need to wait for the IBPS Clerk notification to be released.

The vacancies are distributed among the participating Public Sector Banks and given below is the list of the Banks participating in the IBPS exam 2020:

IBPS Clerk Admit Card

The IBPS Clerk admit card is released 2 to 3 weeks prior to the exam date. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam centre as no candidate shall be permitted inside the exam centre without the admit card.

IBPS Clerk Result

The IBPS Clerk result is released 15 to 20 days after the exam has been conducted. The result is released based on an overall cut off decided by the conducting body, based on the performance of candidates.

IBPS Clerk Preparation

Candidates preparing for the IBPS Clerk exam 2020 must make a note that the number of applicants for the IBPS Clerk exam are very high and vacancies are very less which increase the competition. So the IBPS Clerk preparation must also be exhaustive and comprehensive.

Given below are a few tips that may help candidates in the IBPS Clerk preparation:

Candidates must solve IBPS Clerk mock tests on a regular basis to stay updated with the type of questions asked in the exam.

Preparing a systematic study plan is also suggested for IBPS Clerk exam preparation. Equal time must be devoted for preparation of each subject.

Solving IBPS Clerk previous year question papers may also prove to be helpful for aspirants in understanding the exam pattern and standard of the exam.

These are few among the many tips that candidates can refer to while preparing for the IBPS Clerk exam 2020. To get a list of books to prepare for the IBPS Clerk exam, candidates can check the IBPS Clerk Book list.

Frequently Asked Questions for IBPS Clerk Notification

Q 1. What is the age limit to apply for the IBPS Clerk 2020 exam?

Ans. Candidates between the age of 21 to 28 years can apply for the IBPS Clerk 2020 exam. There are certain age relaxations that are given to candidates belonging to certain categories.

Q 2. Can I prepare for the IBPS Clerk exam at home?

Ans. Yes, a candidate can apply for the IBPS Clerk exam 2020 at home with the best study material and online assistance. Candidates can check the tips to prepare for Bank exams at home at the linked article.

Q 3. Which books to refer for the IBPS Clerk exam preparation?

Ans. Given below is a list of books that candidates can consider to prepare for the IBPS Clerk 2020 exam:

Wren & Martin for English Language

Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications

Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition)

Objective General English by S.P.Bakshi

Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal

Q 4. Can I apply for the IBPS Clerk exam immediately after passing class 12th?

Ans. As per the IBPS Clerk notification, the minimum education qualification for a candidate to apply for the IBPS Clerk exam is Graduation. So a candidates cannot apply for the exam immediately after passing class 12th.

Q 5. What is the job profile of an IBPS Clerk?

Ans. The job profile of an IBPS Clerk includes dealing with the customers, document verification, signing cheques and drafts and assisting the Senior Officers.